Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
Eid-el-Kabir: NCDC urges Nigerians to adhere COVID-19 preventive measures
By Chioma Obinna As Muslim faithfuls mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to be mindful of the high risk of spread of COVID-19, and adhere to the COVID-19 preventive measures. Making the call in a public health advisory issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director-General of the […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 143 new cases on Monday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced additional 143 new COVID-19 cases, with one death. In its official website handle on Tuesday morning, NCDC said the total infections from the virus had risen to 169,678 as at July 19. The News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new infections indicated a decrease from the 203 cases […]
Zazzau Emirate cancels Eid-el-Kabir Procession
The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has announced the cancellation of Eid-el-Kabir procession in Zaria in compliance to COVID-19 prevention protocols. The royal father made the announcement while briefing newsmen at his palace in Zaria on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal Government had put six states and FCT […]
COVID-19: Kano complies with FG’s directive, suspends Sallah festivities
According to him, “the red alert allows authorities in the affected states to restrict celebrations and gatherings to a minimum, particularly the traditional Durbar (Hawan Sallah) which is marked by colourful horse riding events watched by large gatherings.
Why we didn’t approve herbal medicine for COVID-19 treatment- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given reasons why it has yet to approve any herbal medicine for the treatment of COVID-19. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, and issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Abuja. The statement quoted […]
